Hodgson, Elizabeth Emily

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/11/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children develop confidence and enjoy their time with the childminder who encourages them to take part in a wide range of activities and play experiences.  Children are welcomed into a warm, friendly home where they are valued and included.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder, as her arrangements for safeguarding the children are robust.  The childminder shows a commitment to keeping her skills updated through her professional approach to her childminding and making continual improvements to benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not regularly share detailed information about children's learning with parents to encourage them to carry on the learning at home.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the format of the inspection on arrival.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled other documentation.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector also took account of the written views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and three children in a house in the Romsey area of Hampshire. The childminder mainly uses the ground floor for childminding activities. The bedrooms on the first floor are available for young children who need to sleep. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The family has two cats, two guinea pigs and keep chickens. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age group on a part time basis.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents to encourage them to support and continue the learning at home.

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who attend

Children are happy and settled. They enjoy their time with the childminder, and make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn, by providing a stimulating and well-organised environment. She supports the children in making their own choices inside and outdoors. The childminder makes observations and assessments of each child's progress to identify the next steps in children's learning. She uses a tracking sheet for each child to show the progress they are making in each area. She has a good knowledge of the different areas of learning. All children are actively involved in their play, confidently selecting and exploring resources. Children make good progress because the childminder provides valuable support and interaction during activities.

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who attend

Children's language is developing as they are encouraged to speak; they chat happily to the childminder and each other during activities. They enjoy activities to learn more about the celebration of Diwali, listening to the story, making pictures and using clay and a variety of coloured beans and pulses to decorate tea lights. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. Children are learning to count confidently during their play, and the childminder supports the younger children by counting with them so they develop an understanding of numbers. The educational programme ensures the children receive interesting and challenging experiences across the different areas of learning. The childminder uses very good teaching methods as she sits at the children's level, uses eye contact, listens and responds to what the children say, and uses open questions to extend their thinking skills. Overall, the childminder has a very good partnership with parents, which helps ensure

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who attend

together they meet the children's individual needs. Parents complete 'all about me' information when their child starts at the setting, and are up to date about their child's day. However, the childminder does not regularly share the children's progress records with parents to discuss the child's next steps in their learning and to enable parents to continue the learning at home. The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the progress check for children at age two-years.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is caring and works closely with the children and their families. She provides a safe and welcoming environment for children, ensuring they are all included and supported. Children engage in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. They develop their physical skills as they access the garden to play, or go for walks, where they can move around freely and practise their large motor skills. There are also opportunities for children to plant, grow and use a variety of tools and equipment in the garden to develop their physical skills. Children's behaviour is good; they get on well with each other and the childminder implements appropriate behaviour management strategies to encourage good behaviour. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps them become secure and settled, and develop a sense of belonging. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks in accordance with the parents' wishes, and drinks are

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

readily available throughout the day. The children learn about good hygiene routines through washing their hands after messy play, using the toilet and before eating.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children begin to understand the need to keep safe as they practise the emergency evacuation procedure or talk about crossing the road safely when out walking. The wide experiences that the childminder provides, enables children to develop their skills for the future. The childminder helps prepare children for the move to school, by encouraging them to develop skills, such as gaining independence and recognising their written name; this ensures a smooth transfer, consistency of care and learning and reassurance for each child.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and provides a safe and secure environment for children. Children develop their confidence and self-esteem as the childminder treats them with respect. Children benefit from having a childminder that has a commitment to improvement. Systems for self-evaluation are in place; the childminder is reflective and identifies areas for development to support children's care and learning. Effective systems are in place and fully understood by the childminder to ensure children remain well safeguarded. For example, the childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow should she identify a child at risk of harm. She has attended safeguarding training and has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities.

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provision

The childminder welcomes all children into the setting and ensures their safety and wellbeing is a high priority. She promotes equality and diversity well. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures, which she implements effectively, and shares with parents; this ensures they fully support the welfare and learning needs of all children. Written risk assessments are in place and used to ensure that all areas accessible to the children remain safe and free from hazards. The childminder has a very good partnership with the parents. Parents sign a wide range of agreements when their children first start with the childminder. Effective communication systems ensure they are up to date about their child's day. The written feedback from parents praise the excellent care the children receive from the childminder and the variety of activities provided. They feel at ease knowing their child is well looked after. The childminder has a good awareness of working

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provision

in partnership with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage that the children she cares for attend. She makes links with the key person to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462289 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 916556 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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